Pepperoni Hot Honey Sweet Potato (Printable Version)
Gluten-free sweet potato base with pepperoni, cheese, and spicy honey glaze
# What You'll Need:
→ Sweet Potato Crust
01 - 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 14 oz), peeled and cubed
02 - 1 large egg
03 - 1/2 cup almond flour
04 - 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Pizza Toppings
08 - 2/3 cup marinara or pizza sauce
09 - 1 1/3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
10 - 3 oz sliced pepperoni
11 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
12 - 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced (optional)
→ Hot Honey Drizzle
13 - 1/4 cup honey
14 - 1–2 teaspoons hot chili flakes or 1 teaspoon hot sauce
15 - 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (optional)
→ Garnishes
16 - Fresh basil leaves
17 - Crushed red pepper flakes
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
02 - Steam or boil the peeled and cubed sweet potatoes until fork-tender, about 10–12 minutes. Drain thoroughly and mash until completely smooth.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potato, egg, almond flour, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the mixture is uniform and well combined.
04 - Spread the sweet potato mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, forming a 12-inch round approximately 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Smooth the surface evenly.
05 - Bake the crust for 20–22 minutes until firm and lightly golden on the edges.
06 - While the crust bakes, combine the honey, chili flakes or hot sauce, and apple cider vinegar in a small saucepan. Gently warm over low heat for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and set aside.
07 - Remove the baked crust from the oven. Spread the marinara sauce evenly over the surface. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, then layer the pepperoni slices on top. Scatter the sliced red onion and bell pepper over the cheese if desired.
08 - Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 8–10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges are crisp.
09 - Drizzle the prepared hot honey generously over the finished pizza. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and additional crushed red pepper flakes. Slice into wedges and serve immediately.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The sweet potato crust is naturally gluten free and actually holds together without tasting like cardboard.
- Hot honey drizzled over crispy pepperoni creates this sweet and spicy contrast that regular pizza never achieves.
- It looks like you spent hours but the whole thing comes together in under an hour.
02 -
- Do not skip draining the sweet potatoes thoroughly because even a few tablespoons of leftover water will make your crust soft and sad.
- Flipping the crust after the first bake before adding toppings creates a dramatically crispier base on both sides.
03 -
- Let the mashed sweet potatoes cool for five minutes before adding the egg or you will end up scrambling it into the mixture.
- Warm the hot honey slightly before drizzling so it flows in thin streams rather than clumping in thick blobs.